This episode was really the conclusion of last week’s, and to over use a currently “en vogue” expression, a “real game changer”. It was written by Chris Dingess, who also wrote “Children Shouldn’t Play With Undead Things” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice (If We Were Human)”. The episode was directed by Eric Canuel, who also directed the episode which will air this Monday, “The One That I Haunt”.
Aidan, after agreeing to come back to Bishop, is now alongside Bishop as they entertain the Dutch. Bishop is convinced that Hegeman and company are going to make a play to take him out. Josh receives unsettling news from Nora, and true to artistic form, he handles it with all of his awkward, “say all the wrong things” (lack of) style. In an interesting development, Danny has decided to make sure that Sally doesn’t retaliate for his last mistreatment of her by exorcising her ghost while the guys are at work…
And on to the analysis…
One of the themes in the episode was the desire to sever ties, and the inability to do so. Each of the three has something very big going on that attacks that theme differently. For Aidan, he has come back to Bishop, only to find out that Bishop’s plan is worse than he had even imagined. Bishop has plans not only to take vampires out of the shadows, but also to put them ahead of humans—something Hegeman and the Dutch, even with their scary bloodthirst, do not want to do. In a very interesting turn that Bishop intended from the get go, he takes out most of the Dutch before Aidan can stop him. Aidan is only able to save Hegeman. I wasn’t quite sure why Aidan felt it important to save Hegeman. Was he afraid of what the other clans would say about the hostile takeover and wanted to try to stop a war? Did he see the enemy he knew, Hegeman, as easier to deal with than Bishop? Did Aidan really stand up for something, or did he side with Hegeman for survival's sake?
For me, this brings the whole relationship Bishop and Aidan had into question. Aidan was able to betray Bishop. I was actually very surprised about this development. We have spent so much of this season learning about their relationship. Time has been put into explaining the understanding between these two men. Oddly enough, it appears that Aidan did NOT see Bishop’s plan, though. He didn’t realize Marcus took out those kids. Apparently Aidan did not know Bishop as well as he thought. Maybe he should have seen it coming—after all, Bishop was able to kill that woman, Jane, who he supposedly loved. In this episode we see Bishop for the duplicitous monster that he is. It seems that Aidan acted appropriately...
Another thing I found interesting to note was that Rebecca understands this devious side of Bishop. She even warns Aidan about it, telling him that "whatever Bishop is thinking, it is obviously well planned". I have to admit that in my eyes Rebecca totally redeemed herself. Not only does she save Aidan by killing Marcus, but we also see that she was a pawn who was not in on any of the manipulative games Bishop was playing. It would figure that just when I start to like her character, she dies!
With Rebecca’s death we find out a little bit more about the vampire mythology as it applies to the Being Human Universe—yes, young vampires go to dust as well. Juniper sets in a form of rigor mortis on vampires. It is slow acting, and when it kicks in it is short lived, but vampires are completely helpless for those couple of minutes when it has kicked in. Also, vampires can be killed by stake to the heart or by beheading.
We also find out that apparently werewolves can breed! I am a fan of the Nora/Josh thing. I like that she has a dry sense of humor and no internal monologue. She just says what she is thinking—she opens her mouth, words come out. She reminds me of a little less snobby version of Buffy’s Cordelia. I guess I can really relate to her character, which in turn makes me like the Josh character more. Personally, I’m more of the girl seeks bad boy type, so I instantly liked Aidan, but I like the interactions between Josh and Nora. I think my favorite line of the episode was when Nora said “I’m gonna go back to the version of this conversation I was having in my head because it was much better.”
I really felt for Josh in this episode. It is hard when you feel you don’t have anyone to turn to and talk to about your problems. Josh is lost when he finds out about Nora’s pregnancy. He is so excited to see Aidan at work. He also tries to show concern over Aidan’s situation first, before jumping into his own problems, but Aidan is the only one he feels he can talk to. Them talking in that guy way of bringing up issues was a great scene.
Suffice it to say surprises ran rampant in this episode, and another big one came for Sally. Danny had called and talked to the guys, making sure they were out of the house while he brought in an “exterminator”. What he didn’t tell them was that he was actually having an exorcism done. We find out that a salt line at the openings of a house can seal in the ghost. We have seen this on Supernatural, but since salt is used in Wiccan rituals to purify, using salt does actually make sense. It was cool seeing the special effects of a barrier when Sally tries to cross it. Also, the ritual that was being done did effect Sally. By the time they get to the last room, she does look quite scary. In an interesting twist, Sally is able to inhabit the person doing the ritual and so what Danny did is seen by this woman. Danny also attempts to strangle Sally. I felt the scene was very well done! I am also very happy that Brig took off at the end. It looks like Brig is leaving Danny! He doesn’t get to push her around anymore. Girl Power!
Actually, we saw a lot of that girl power in this episode: Rebecca took the power back, Sally did as well, Nora was Nora. All in all, it was a good episode. There was a lot of action, lots of twists and turns, and great special effects. My complaint is the one I have voiced as my main concern with the show-- I like my darkness with a side of humor. Of course I may be alone on this. It is just that whole escapism thing. This show, however, seems to be getting darker and darker, and the people that our three roommates can trust are becoming fewer and fewer. They have been signed for another season, so maybe in season two we will see some lighter episodes…
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